MV Dive RACE Class E

Diving Similan Islands

DiveRACE E Class

DiveRACE E Class

DiveRACE is a newer (launched 2015) liveaboard, custom built for diving Similan Islands and beyond. This huge steel hulled vessel is designed to be fast, safe and comfortable for 20 guests. It appeals to divers who like their home comforts.

There are 6 x double bed cabins on the main deck. These large and light cabins have their own private balconies. The beds have thick mattresses. These cabins can also be configured in with twin beds (two singles).

There are 4 twin bunk bed on the lower deck. (These cabins are sold as twin share but they actually contain 4 single berths so they could be suitable for a group or a family).

All cabins are air conditioned and have private en-suite bathrooms. Cabins are cleaned daily and fresh towels are provided every day.

DiveRACE offers arguably the best dining on any Similan liveaboard. Whether you like Sukiyaki or chicken and chips you’ll love the food on this boat.

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Diving Similan Islands with Dive RACE Class E 2021
Diving Similan Islands with Dive RACE Class E 2021
Diving Similan Islands with Dive RACE Class E 2021
DiveRACE twin cabin main deck 2020
DiveRACE twin cabin main deck 2020
DiveRACE twin cabin main deck 2020
DiveRACE twin cabin main deck 2020
DiveRACE double cabin main deck 2020
DiveRACE double cabin main deck 2020
DiveRACE double bed cabin main deck 2020
DiveRACE double bed cabin main deck 2020
DiveRACE Class E twin cabin
DiveRACE Class E twin cabin
DiveRACE Class E tenders
DiveRACE Class E tenders
DiveRACE Class E dive deck
DiveRACE Class E dive deck
DiveRACE Class E sun deck
DiveRACE Class E sun deck
DiveRACE Class E dining
DiveRACE Class E dining
DiveRACE liveaboard food - pasta
DiveRACE liveaboard food - pasta
DiveRACE liveaboard food
DiveRACE liveaboard food
DiveRACE liveaboard food - mango sticky rice
DiveRACE liveaboard food - mango sticky rice
DiveRACE liveaboard food - breakfast
DiveRACE liveaboard food - breakfast
DiveRACE liveaboard - dive deck
DiveRACE liveaboard - dive deck
DiveRACE liveaboard food
DiveRACE liveaboard food
DiveRACE liveaboard sundeck - Diving Similan Islands with Dive RACE Class E
DiveRACE liveaboard sundeck - Diving Similan Islands with Dive RACE Class E
Similan Islands view (DiveRACE crew)
Similan Islands view (DiveRACE crew)
DiveRACE liveaboard bbq
DiveRACE liveaboard bbq
DiveRACE liveaboard food
DiveRACE liveaboard food
DiveRACE liveaboard food
DiveRACE liveaboard food
DiveRACE liveaboard diver
DiveRACE liveaboard diver
DiveRACE liveaboard guests
DiveRACE liveaboard guests

Features

  • 20 guests max
  • Large cabins with private balconies.
  • Length 34.5 metres, beam 7.5 metres
  • 15 crew
  • Cruising speed of 10 knots
  • Nitrox (32-36%) available at extra charge (must be pre ordered)
  • 2 dinghy tenders with 40hp OBM
  • Delicious Thai and International food. Fresh coffee always available
  • PADI Nitrox and PADI Advanced courses available on board

DiveRACE Class E Layout

Prices

DiveRACE Class E price

Prices Oct 2023-May 2024

4 days 3 nights (11 dives) – Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi

  • Double/Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (main deck): 35,000 baht per diver
  • Double/Twin cabin with private en-suite bathroom (lower deck): 32,000 baht per diver

4 days 4 nights (14 dives) – Similan islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

  • Double/Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (main deck): 45,000 baht per diver
  • Double/Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (lower deck): 42,000 baht per diver

5 days 5 nights (18 dives) – Similan islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

  • Double/Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (main deck): 50,000 baht per diver
  • Double/Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (lower deck): 47,000 baht per diver

**surcharge for Christmas and New Year trips: 8,000-10,000 baht/diver
**surcharge for lunar new year trip 5,000 baht/diver

20% discount available for non diving partners.

Price includes: Dive guide, tanks, weights & belt, all meals, towel, toiletries, return Phuket hotel transfers.

Price excludes: Dive equipment rental, marine park fees, nitrox fills, alcohol and soft drinks, massage service, dive insurance (compulsory on DiveRACE).

Note. Open Water certified divers (or equivalent) will be limited to 18m dive depth unless they complete the PADI Advanced course on board.

Schedule

DiveRACE Class E schedule

May-Oct Season close

DatesDescriptionStart / Finish
15-19 Nov 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
20-24 Nov 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
25-29 Nov 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
30 Nov-4 Dec 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
5-10 Dec 20235d 5n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
11-15 Dec 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
16-21 Dec 20235d 5n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
23-28 Dec 2023**peak period surcharge applies5d 5n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
29 Dec-3 Jan**peak period surcharge applies5d 5n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
4-8 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
9-13 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
14-18 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
19-23 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
24-28 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
29 Jan-2 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
3-7 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
8-12 Feb 2024**peak period surcharge applies4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
13-17 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
18-22 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
23-27 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
28 Feb-3 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
4-8 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
9-13 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
14-18 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
19-23 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
24-28 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
29 Mar-2 Apr 20245d 5n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
3-7 April 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
8-12 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
13-17 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
18-22 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
23-29 Apr 20247d 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak

Itinerary

DiveRACE Class E Itinerary

4 Days / 4 Nights diving Similan islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

Departure day:
Pick up in Phuket or central Khao Lak and transfer to Thap Lamu pier. Cruise to Similan Islands (4-5 hours). Dinner is served on board.

Diving Day 1:
3 day dives and 1 night dive at the Similan Islands plus island excursion to Similan Island number 8 (Sail Rock viewpoint)

Diving day 2:
4 day dives at north Similan Islands, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai reef.

Diving Day 3:
4 day dives at Koh Tachai pinnacle and Richelieu Rock

Diving Day 4:
2 morning dives at Seachart/Premchai/Boonsung wreck.
Return to Thap Lamu pier by 1330 hrs. Transfer to airport / Phuket hotel.

Itineraries are subject to change.

Pick up times on departure day:

Rawai / Chalong: 15.00-15.30 hrs

Kata /Karon: 15.30-16.00 hrs

Patong: 16.00-16.30 hrs

Phuket Town: 16.30-17.00 hrs

Rassada Pier: 17.00-17.30 hrs

Maikhao / Naiyang beach area: 18.00-18.30 hrs

Phuket airport: 18.30-19.00 hrs (in order to clear through customs and baggage we suggest that guests flying into Phuket arrive no later than 17.30 hrs).

Khao Lak centre: 20.00-20.30 hrs

We can help to arrange transfers outside the allocated timing at an additional fee.

Book / Enquiry

    Online booking

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    Hotline: +66 81 2727556

    1. Tell us the dates you are interested in. We’ll check available options and provide you with a clear breakdown of prices.
    2. When you are ready to go ahead and book we’ll reserve your place(s) and email you the secure online payment instructions.
    3. 30% deposit to confirm your booking. Payment is online by credit card or paypal (no booking fee or credit card fee), or by bank transfer.
    4. Balance payable 60 days before the trip departure date.

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